Vrij of dood !

Vervenne, J.

Description:

Full title: "Vrij of dood ! Tafereelen uit den heldenstrijd der Zuid-Afrikaansche Boeren. Drama in vier bedrijven en zes tafereelen ...." A Dutch pro-Boer drama written and performed in Holland during the Anglo-Boer War. According to the title-page the first performance was on 30 September 1901 and the second, performed with the attendance of J.H. Louw [gewezen Veldkornet van Johannesburg] and C. Plockhooy [gewezen Onderbevelhebber te Pretoria]. At the end is a page with portraits of Louw & Plockhooy. Pp. (i),110,(3), portraits.Pen inscription on half-title "Hulde van den Schrijver aan den Heer Cornelis Plockhooy, J. Vervenn." An extremely rare Anglo-Boer War publication, not listed in SABIB. Rebound plain red cloth, name-stamp and date on verso of half-title, foxing

Details:

  • Publisher: J. Vervenne-Dissant
  • Publisher Place: Thielt
  • Date of Publication: c. 1901
  • Edition: First edition
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 12mo
  • Lot No: 347
  • Hammer Price: $120
  • Bids: 1
  • Visits: 19
  • Estimate: $150-250
  • Reserve: $120

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